Sheffield metal group Malevolence have announced their biggest UK and European headlining tour ever. The band will kick things off in France in October and close out with two UK shows, in Manchester and London.
The news comes just after the Steel City rockers announced that their fourth album will be dropping on June 20. In a press release, frontman Alex Taylor shared his enthusiasm for the Malevolence tour: “We are very excited to announce the biggest headline tour of career yet,”
“It’s absolutely insane to us that we are booked in these huge, historic and legendary venues, and we need all of your support to prove to the world of metal that we are capable to smash them as a headliner.”
BIGGEST MALEV SHOWS OF ALL TIME
INSANE LINE UP COMING SOON
Tickets on sale 10am Friday
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Supporting acts are yet to be announced, but Taylor has promised fans “the sickest support bill we could possibly find, featuring some of the coolest current bands from across the world – with the goal of creating the biggest and baddest Malev show of all time.”
Malevolence recently gave a release date for their new album, ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’, due to drop on June 20 via MLVLTD/Nuclear Blast. In an interview with Kerrang, the group called it a “level up in every sense – musically, lyrically and visually.”
The new album was recorded in California at Dave Grohl’s renowned Studio 606, and tracked through the legendary Neve 8079 – the same desk that produced classic records such as Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ and Fleetwod Mac’s ‘Rumours’. They also recruited Grammy-winning producer Josh Wilbur, who has worked before with bands like Lamb Of God, Gojira and Trivium.
The band have currently released one single from the album, called ‘It’s All The Same To You’. The video for it features actor Alan Ford, who’s known for his roles in films and shows such as Snatch and Eastenders.
They added: “This was our first time recording outside the UK, and doing it in LA with Josh Wilbur was fun and refreshing. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in metal, and his approach pushed us to challenge new heights. The production, the songwriting, the videos – everything about this record is bigger, heavier and more refined.
“Everything in Malevolence is, and always has been, a team effort and I feel like everyone really delivered on this record. To everyone who supports what we do, thank you. It goes without saying that we wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for your overwhelming support. I’m excited to see where the journey goes next!”
A press release promises that ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken” will be an anthemic, grand affair that reflects the principles of honesty, loyalty and integrity that they’ve held on to since their formation.
Malevolence are currently touring the U.S. supporting Counterparts, and will be supporting Alpha Wolf in Australia afterwards. Malevolence UK tour tickets will go on sale Friday, March 28 – you can view those here.
